Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operative

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28-34 days pro-rata

Local government pension scheme

Fitness discounts across Gyms

Lifestyle savings with retailers

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operative to keep parks, forests, play areas, and recreational spaces across Scarborough and Whitby in top condition. The role involves general grounds maintenance, including grass cutting and cleansing duties, based at the local depot with satellite sites.

The position is permanent, full time with annualised hours: 42 hours in summer and 32 hours in winter over a 4-day week, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working outdoors is preferred but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.
• Driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, forests, play areas and recreational spaces across Scarborough/Whitby.
• Perform grass cutting and cleansing duties as part of grounds maintenance.
• Work from the local depot with satellite sites and operate as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Outdoor work

Driving licence (preferred)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our vital service on a permanent basis, working as a Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operative ensuring all areas of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey are kept clean and welcoming for its residents, businesses, and visitors to appreciate. If you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for a role, working within a talented team that is varied and hugely enjoyable. Then this is the role for you.

The role

As our Parks and Grounds Maintenance Operative you will be responsible for maintaining our high-quality open spaces including parks, forest, play areas and recreational spaces across Scarborough and Whitby, this will be by undertaking general grounds maintenance including grass cutting and cleansing duties.

You will be based at the local Depot and/or other satellite sites across the area. We will also supply you with all PPE and training as required.

This is a permanent role, working full time with annualised hours, working 42 hours during summer (6 months) and 32 hours during winter (6 months), over a 4-day week.

You will be working with skilful established teams who are proud to deliver a high standard service across the area.

What you will bring

Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience working in an outdoor environment, but this is not essential as full training will be provided. A Driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Working for us

When you join us, you will be entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.

• Annual Leave: Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
• Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme.
• Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££.
• Lifestyle Savings: explore a vast range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus, so much more.

If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contact Ian Smith, Parks and Grounds Operational Manager on telephone [phone] or email [e-mail] for an informal conversation.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Key dates

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Interview dates: To be confirmed

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Salary: £25,614 – £26,847 per annum

Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Sector: Highways

Sector: Streetscene

Sector: Fleet Management

Job Role: Operative